unaccountability
Syllables
un-ac-count-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnəˈkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
un- + account + -ability
The word 'unaccountability' is divided into seven syllables: un-ac-count-a-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'account', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unable to give an account or explanation; irresponsibility.
“His lack of preparation was a clear sign of unaccountability.”
“The company faced criticism for its culture of unaccountability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/kaʊnt/). Secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/bil/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ac — Open syllable.. count — Closed syllable, diphthong.. a — Open, schwa syllable.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, high vowel.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Pattern
Syllables are divided after the first consonant in VCC patterns.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
No syllable should begin with a vowel and have no preceding consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa vowel in the fourth syllable is common in unstressed positions.
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